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Add 6/27 and 1/6

6/27 + 1/6 is 7/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/54 + 9/54 = 12 + 9/54 = 21/54
  5. 21/54 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 6/27 + 1/6 = 7/18

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